Thursday, 10 December 2015

Advent word - Orientation

I remember going to the Cango Caves when I was twelve years old. It was a memorable experience for a young child and one of the things I still remember was when the guides turned all the lights out. That cave was pitch black and within a few seconds everyone felt disorientated. We all breathed a massive sigh of relief when the guide lit a candle again - suddenly we could see where we were.

Life can do the same thing to us - in an instant we can be thrown into complete darkness and this can leave us feeling disorientated. We don't know which way to turn or even how to pray. However, the Good News of Advent is that we are awaiting the birth of the "LIGHT of the World." Jesus brings new orientation to our lives and helps us realise where we are.

Don't panic if you have suddenly been thrown in the darkness. Christ is with you and he will soon show you the way.

Genesis 28:15 - Iam with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”

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Quotes from friends

In response to one of my posts , these are some of the inspiring quotes that my friends enjoy:

"What's important is not how we get a dream, but whether we have one, and whether we will allow God to work in our lives so that He can accomplish what He had in mind when He gave it to us" - David Seamands

"There is little difference in people, but this little difference makes a big difference. The little difference is attitude, the big difference is whether it is positive or negative" - Unknown

Walk so close to God that you leave no room for the devil.

"Computers make very fast, very accurate mistakes."

Philippians 4:13 - "I can do anything through Christ who strengthens me."

"I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying." - Oscar Wilde

“In order to know God, you must turn from self-centredness to putting all your trust in Him.”